4th Round QBs

Sam Keller - QB Nebraska - is a great sleeper that we can pick up as late as the 4th.

 

Josh Johnson's 43:1 ratio can't be ingored. Being a QB isn't that easy, so he needs to be looked at. One interview i read, he was intelligent and leader-like. Has great mobility- I'm thinking Tavaris Jackson without the suck.

 

In order of the ones I wouldnt mind in the 4th to be picked would be


Johnson
Ainge
O'Connell
Dixon
Booty
Keller
Brennan

 

And that's a lot of suck to be without.

What's that? Protection and an open receiver? I know! I'll throw off my back foot. How the fuck did he make it to the NFL?

 

johnsons a good prospect who just needs too learn the qb position

 

Andre Woodson.

 

I think it all depends on how the first two rounds go...if we trade down and pick up another 2nd or 3rd, then that could change the situation immediately, but I do think we'll draft a QB..

 

Andre Woodson, JD Booty, or Kevin O'Connell.

If ANYONE drafts Colt Brennan, they are wasting a draft pick...and a roster spot on a "developmental" quarterback that's not going to develop.

 

Sam Keller, Nebraska/Arizona State: There was a time Keller appeared to be on his
way to becoming one of the top prospects at his position. He was seen as an aggressive
pure passer at Arizona State who had won over his teammates with his bravado and
toughness in the pocket. But after a well-publicized QB controversy where Dirk Koetter
displayed a fatal lack of leadership as head coach, Keller was demoted by a very close
team vote when Bobby Carpenter’s family allegedly threatened to transfer after Koetter
originally made the decision to give Keller his starting job back upon return from injury.
Keller transferred to Nebraska where he demonstrated the humility to run the scout team
for a year and learn the west coast offense—a style of play that is antithetical to his
natural skills as a QB.
Keller has good downfield accuracy, stands tough in the pocket, and has demonstrated
the kind of persistence that comes with experiences such as what happened to him the
past two years. These are the experiences that usually happen to players early in their
pro career. I believe Keller’s arm, accuracy, and toughness will make him an intriguing
mid-to-late round selection and in an offense that emphasizes the vertical passing game,
Keller could thrive if he lands on a team that has decent pass protection.

 

Andre Woodson

 

Ainge is probably my favorite of them. He's got all the tools you look for as a franshise QB and is likely boom-or-bust. However, in the 4th, boom-or-bust prostects are a much better investment than earlier in the draft.

 

By the way, I used to be high on Keller, too, but he struggled every time I saw him last season for Nebraska. And not just during the huge slide that cost Callahan his job.

Maybe the Callahan ties can have an influence in our draft.

 

Ainge would be the only player in the 4th that I would consider. I think he could potentially be a real good pro.

JD Booty seems like he could be OK too, but I'm not sure I would give a 4th round pick for him.

 

JD Booty might go late second, or early third.

 

Booty is my choice as a USC homer. If the guy had 1 more year starting experience he'd go in round 1 or 2. Having to sit behind Palmer and Leinart for 3 years really hurt his chances at gaining enough visibility in the NFL.

He's a guy that will have to sit for a year or two, but has tremendous upside if he lands on a patient team.

 

I'll put money on this: If Mark Sanchez has a big year this season at USC, he'll be a first rounder if he comes out early.

 

Yea, I think Keller has the talent and potential, but Ainge gets the performance edge that separates them for me.

 

i would love dixon so much with the 4th rounder

 

I'd like Dixon even more with a 6th rounder.